Instruments

If you are wanting to buy an instrument for your student, it would be best to talk with me or another music professional before making a purchase. Instruments in Amazon aren't always the best kinds. Brands like Glory, Mendini, Eastrock, and others are very affordable, but the quality may be lacking. Those instruments will work, but they might not last - it all depends on how well the students takes care of it. They are much easier to damage due to cheaper parts. Used instruments are a great option and sometimes I have connections with local offers. If you are looking to buy a new instrument, it's usually best to go through a music-centered company. I use Music & Arts and Sweetwater for many of the instruments we buy for the school. 

General Music Gifts

• Tuner

• Music Stand (Portable)

• Music Stand (High Quality)

• Blank Sheet Music

• Otamatone Japanese Electronic Instrument (just for fun)

• Kalimba Thumb Piano (just for fun)

• Stylophone Pocket Synthesizer (just for fun)

• Steel Tongue Drum (just for fun

• Renaissance Costume for future years

Flute Gifts

• Flute-stache

• Flute Care Kit

• Tuner

• Flute Stand

Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Gifts

• Clarinet-stache

• Tuner

• Clarinet Care Kit

• Clarinet Reeds (I recommend a 2.5 for most students. With more experience, they should be able to play on a 3)

• Bass Clarinet Reeds (I recommend a 2.5 for most students. With more experience, they should be able to play on a 3)

• Bass Clarinet Ligature

• Clarinet Ligature

• Cork Grease

• Mouthpiece Savers

• Clarinet Stand (there are also cheaper options)

• Bass Clarinet Stand

Saxophone Gifts

• Sax-stache

• Saxophone Care Kit

• Tuner

• Alto Sax Ligature

• Tenor Sax Ligature

• Bari Sax Ligature

• Alto Sax Reeds (I recommend a 2.5 for most students. With more experience, they should be able to play on a 3)

• Tenor Sax Reeds (I recommend a 2.5 for most students. With more experience, they should be able to play on a 3)

• Bari Sax Reeds (I recommend a 2.5 for most students. With more experience, they should be able to play on a 3)

• Saxophone Neck Strap (there are many types, so you can find one that looks comfy or cool)

• Cork Grease

• Alto Sax Mute

• Mouthpiece Savers

• Saxophone Tie

• Sax Stand (alto and tenor)

• Bari Sax Stand

Trumpet Gifts

• Mouthpiece Mustache

• Trumpet Care Kit

• Valve Oil

• Tuner

• Trumpet Mute (convertible)

• Silent Brass Practice System

• Plunger Mute

• Trumpet Stand

French Horn Gifts

• Mouthpiece Mustache

• Tuner

• Silent Brass Practice System

• Harmon Mute

• French Horn Care Kit

• French Horn Stand

Trombone Gifts

• Mouthpiece Mustache

• Tuner

• Plunger Mute

• Silent Brass Practice System

• Straight Mute

• Trombone Care Kit

• Trombone Stand

Tuba / Baritone / Euphonium Gifts

• Mouthpiece Mustache (make sure you select the correct instrument)

• Tuner

• Valve Oil

• Low Brass Care Kit

Percussion / Drum Gifts

• Metronome

• Drumsticks (5A and 7A are pretty standard for what we're doing, but there are many other styles of drumsticks)

• Marching Drumsticks

• Broomsticks OR Brushes

• Stick Bag 

• Practice Pad

• Electronic Drum Kit (just like with other instruments, there are many brands, styles, and prices. This is a cheap one, but you can find others that are nicer quality for more)

• Pocket Drum Kit

• Cajon drum (these are a lot of fun and can sound like a whole drum set in just one box)

• Earplugs (something drummers should always have - especially when they are playing for long periods of time. This is just one example of earplugs, but many others will also work. You might also want earplugs for the rest of the family as well since drums can be loud!)

Piano Gifts

• MIDI Piano (this can be used with their Chromebook to create songs)

• MIDI Keyboard (larger size with regular sized keys)

• Portable Keyboard